Cambodia Industry Employment
Employment in industry SL.IND.EMPL.ZS
Cambodia's industry employment was 28.87% in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Cambodia's industry employment stood at 28.87% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.56% by 2026. Cambodia ranked 159th globally.
Cambodia's industry employment has demonstrated a significant upward trajectory over the past three-and-a-half decades, with the latest figure standing at 28.87% in 2025. This represents a remarkable increase from the trough of 4.23% in 1998, highlighting the country's resilience and progress in rebuilding its industrial sector. The peak of 28.87% in 2025 indicates that Cambodia has largely recovered from the economic shocks of the late 1990s, with its industry employment rate now comparable to that of Turkmenistan, where the rate is 28.57%. Between 1991 and 2025, industry employment in Cambodia has grown by over 390%, a testament to the country's economic growth and industrial development. However, despite this progress, Cambodia's industry employment rate remains relatively low compared to other countries, and sustaining this growth will require continued investment in infrastructure, education, and industrial development policies. Further economic integration with regional trading partners could potentially contribute to a sustained increase in industry employment.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Employment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 30.82% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.19% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 29.56% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.87% | +0.44% | #159 |
| 2024 | 28.43% | +0.87% | #158 |
| 2023 | 27.56% | +0.52% | #157 |
| 2022 | 27.04% | +0.63% | #157 |
| 2021 | 26.41% | +1.27% | #152 |
| 2020 | 25.15% | +0.67% | #147 |
| 2019 | 24.47% | −0.54% | #140 |
| 2018 | 25.02% | −0.47% | #142 |
| 2017 | 25.49% | −0.27% | #148 |
| 2016 | 25.76% | +0.84% | #151 |
| 2015 | 24.92% | +1.15% | #141 |
| 2014 | 23.77% | +4.49% | #130 |
| 2013 | 19.28% | +1.52% | #89 |
| 2012 | 17.76% | +1.29% | #79 |
| 2011 | 16.47% | +0.50% | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cambodia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry employment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambodia's industry employment was 28.87% in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Cambodia's industry employment peaked at 28.87% in 2025.
The lowest industry employment in Cambodia was 4.23% in 1998.
Cambodia ranks 159th globally in industry employment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.IND.EMPL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cambodia's industry employment is projected to reach 29.56% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry employment of Cambodia in 2025 was 28.87%. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cambodia_industry-employment,
title = {Cambodia Industry Employment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cambodia/industry-employment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}